About the program
The D’Youville University PA program is described in PAEA's published program data; full curriculum details, faculty, and admissions cycle specifics are maintained on the program's own website.
From the program's mission statement: "The mission of the D'Youville Physician Assistant department is to prepare exemplary clinicians with the highest professional standards. Our graduates will be trained to serve diverse patient populations with sensitivity and compassion, coupled with an emphasis on primary care and interprofessional collaboration. We are dedicated to fostering the skills necessary to generate new clinical insights based on medically relevant research. The D'Youville Physician Assistant graduates will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to provide comprehensive care while being an advocate for patient health and wellness promotion."
Matriculant data
Actual stats for students who enrolled in the most recently reported cohort, sourced from PAEA's published program data.
Admission policies
Out-of-state applicants are accepted. International applicants: yes. DACA status applicants are considered. Distance learning is not offered. Part-time enrollment is not available. On-campus housing is available. Transfer students are accepted.
Prerequisite coursework
Recency: 6 Years
Program overview
D'Youville University in New York offers a 24-month program leading to a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, with ARC-PA Continued accreditation and a projected start date of May 2027. The program accepts out-of-state and international applicants and operates on a rolling admissions basis, meaning applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until the September 1, 2026 deadline - an important practical consideration for anyone planning to apply.
The program's mission centers on preparing clinicians to serve diverse patient populations with an emphasis on primary care and interprofessional collaboration. Research literacy and patient advocacy are also explicitly named priorities, making this a reasonable fit for applicants who are drawn to community-oriented or primary care medicine and who want structured exposure to collaborative clinical practice. The curriculum uses case-based, team-based, and organ/systems-based learning approaches, which reflect a broadly standard but integrated instructional model.
Admissions standards are moderately competitive. The minimum GPA across overall, science, and prerequisite coursework is 3.00 in each category, and the average matriculant carries a 3.65 overall GPA, suggesting the admitted pool skews noticeably higher than the floor. Prerequisite coursework must have been completed within the past six years and includes human anatomy at eight credits with a required lab, microbiology at three credits with a required lab, and statistics at three credits. Applicants need a minimum of 120 direct patient care hours, and paid experience is not required - notably, general healthcare experience is also listed as not required, making this one of the more accessible programs for applicants still building their clinical résumé. The estimated incoming class size is 55 students.
Total tuition runs $180,000 with no separate rate structure for in-state or out-of-state students. A seat deposit of $750 is required upon acceptance. Three letters of reference are required. Interviews are conducted in a group format and are not required to be completed on-site, which reduces logistical burden for applicants coming from a distance.
There is no part-time enrollment option and no distance learning component, so applicants should be prepared for a full-time, in-person commitment for the duration of the program. An applicant will find this program a realistic match if they meet the 3.00 GPA floors, have at least 120 direct patient care hours, and are drawn to a primary care and interprofessional mission - but should apply early given the rolling review process.